Hub Archives

7 October, 2026

Meet the new members of the LEADER Youth Community Steering Committee

The LEADER Youth Community has welcomed three new members to its Steering Committee: Maris Praats, Lana Chaduneli and Maciej Wachowski.

They bring experience from youth work, rural and community Continue reading →

Youth Policy Dialogue – Reflections from the LEADER Youth Community

Meeri Maastik

25 September, 2026

Youth Policy Dialogue – Reflections from the LEADER Youth Community

On 16 and 17 September, I had the opportunity to participate in the Youth Policy Dialogue in Ireland, representing ELARD and the LEADER Youth Community. It was a great Continue reading →

ELARD contributes to the EU Soil Mission through the new SOILSTICE project

Meeri Maastik

17 September, 2026

ELARD contributes to the EU Soil Mission through the new SOILSTICE project

Healthy soils underpin food security, biodiversity, climate resilience and community wellbeing. Protecting and restoring soil is therefore essential to Europe’s long-term resilience.

On 15–17 September, ELARD participated in Continue reading →

Meeri Maastik

27 August, 2026

REROOTED project kicks off in Denmark

From 24–26 August, the REROOTED project partners came together for the project kick-off in Copenhagen and Lolland, Denmark. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the project’s objectives, activities and roles, and to meet Continue reading →

NEXRUR launches video interview series featuring community cases

Meeri Maastik

14 July, 2026

NEXRUR launches video interview series featuring community cases

The NEXRUR project has launched a new video interview series presenting community cases from across its network. The series highlights practical examples of how local communities, businesses and organisations are responding Continue reading →

First Half Of 2026: Strengthening Knowledge, Partnerships and Rural Impact

Meeri Maastik

7 July, 2026

First Half Of 2026: Strengthening Knowledge, Partnerships and Rural Impact

First Half of 2026: Strengthening Knowledge, Partnerships And Rural Impact

The first half of 2026 has been an active and productive period for the ELARD Knowledge Hub. Together with our partners, we continued to strengthen knowledge exchange and European Continue reading →

RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference highlighted the value of local knowledge for better rural policies

Meeri Maastik

26 June, 2026

RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference highlighted the value of local knowledge for better rural policies

On 24–25 June 2026, the Horizon Europe projects RUSTIK and GRANULAR held their joint Final Conference in Brussels, bringing together researchers, Continue reading →

DigiMedFor Final Event brought partners together in France

Meeri Maastik

19 May, 2026

DigiMedFor Final Event brought partners together in France

On 13 May 2026, project partners gathered in Carnoules, France, for the DigiMedFor Final Event, marking the conclusion of the project and highlighting its main achievements, developed tools, and future perspectives Continue reading →

Would you like to be part of a European youth community and make a difference?

Meeri Maastik

11 May, 2026

Would you like to be part of a European youth community and make a difference?

The LEADER Youth Community is looking for 2 young people (under 30) to join our Steering Committee.

You don’t need a specific background — what Continue reading →

LEADER Youth Community at the opening of European Youth Week 2026

Meeri Maastik

27 April, 2026

LEADER Youth Community at the opening of European Youth Week 2026

European Youth Week 2026, organised by the European Commission, takes place from 24 April to 1 May, bringing together young people from across Europe to promote youth Continue reading →